Golfers can improve their lower back health by building core strength, but which exercises are best? Note: this article pertains to golfers with mild chronic lower back pain and stiffness.…
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Philly Junior PGA Fitness Friday - Stability Ball Chest Press
Performing single-arm press variations on a stability ball is superior than machines or a traditional bench, particularly for junior golfers! This is true for a few reasons: Promotes engagement and…
Philly Jr. PGA Fitness Friday - Lateral Bounding
Jump Side-To-Side For More Power! The Lateral Bounding exercise will greatly improve your ability to generate more power and stability when shifting your weight in the golf swing. When you…
Decline Press with Rotation
The Decline Press with Rotation is an amazing exercise for golfers. From this one exercise you’ll see benefits in stability, rotation, power, and balance. https://vimeo.com/771383465 If you try these exercises…
Foundations of a Golf Strength Workout
If you’re looking to add power and distance to your golf, strength training is critial! Power is a product of strength and speed. If you’re not actively strength training, you’re missing out…
Strength Training vs. Stretching - What's Better for Golf?
Are you not improving your flexibility, despite stretching often? Some research suggests that strength training is more effective than stretching for improving flexibility! However, it’s more complicated than that. Ultimately,…
Exercise of the Week: Stability Ball Chest Stretch
The Stability Ball Chest Stretch is tremendous for golfers that need to improve their posture and upper body mobility. Not only will you get a great stretch through your pecs…
Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors
If you’re working a normal desk job or have a relatively sedentary life-style, you have tight hip flexors. This is a problem for golf. Golf and Health Issues Related to…
Exercise Tweaks for Golfers
If you’re strength training, make sure your exercise selection will promote better performance in golf. In general, weight machines may be effective if you’re looking to build muscle mass, but are…
The Importance of the Pelvis for Golfers
Good movement of the pelvis is essential for golfers to achieve a consistent, powerful, and pain-free swing. While most know the importance of pelvic rotation, there’s another equally important movement,…